Hydroxyapatite and nano-hydroxyapatite toothpastes are currently having a bit of a moment, particularly as an alternative to fluoride toothpaste. Hydroxyapatite is a very familiar term if you’ve studied anything dental-ish. It’s the substance that makes up most of our tooth enamel. Nano-hydroxyapatite is essentially the same thing, but in much tinier particles. How does hydroxyapatite …
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Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste: Does It Actually Work?
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Can you make your own toothpaste?
Can you make your own toothpaste? While DIY recipes can seem appealing, there are some crucial things to consider before replacing tested toothpastes.
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Why dentists don’t drill like they used to
Did you know that back in the day, the school dental clinic used to be called the “murder house”? Yes, it sounds dramatic now, but it gives you an idea of how different dentistry used to be. And, it wasn’t just dental nurses. “Drill and fill” used to be the norm for ALL dentistry This …
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Are yellow teeth unhealthy teeth?
Let’s start with the short answer: no. Somewhere along the way, we started believing that bright white teeth equalled healthy teeth. But that’s simply not true. As an Oral Health Therapist, I can say confidently: yellow teeth are not automatically unhealthy. And on the flip side, white teeth are not automatically healthy either. Teeth have layers Like us …
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Unavoidable Plastic in Oral Care
We all know that it’s really, really, REALLY hard to avoid plastic, especially in oral care. We’re very proud that our toothpaste, toothpaste tablets and toothpaste powder are plastic free, but it definitely wasn’t easy. For example, getting rid of that little plastic liner inside the aluminium lid of our toothpaste was a mammoth task …
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Tips for Going Plastic-Free with your Oral Care Routine
Picture this: It’s late December and our pokey little office is hot and stuffy. Everyone is running around trying to get last minute orders out. It’s that last minute hectic period where we are all exhausted but in a good mood thinking about Christmas, stone fruits and maybe even reading a book. I’m then told …
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Sustainable Stocking Stuffers
This is part two of our Xmas-related blogs, check out Adam’s ideas for a sustainable Christmas here 😊 I’m an active relaxer and someone who is always down for a side-project or crafts with the kids. I often think “I could make that” or “why would I pay that much for that when I can …
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5 Tips for a More Eco-Friendly Christmas
The Kiwi Christmas! Backyard cricket, BBQs, excited tamariki and the seemingly never-ending school holidays. A great time of year no doubt, but also a time of high stress, high spending and buying a lot of stuff you might not need. I’m not going to advocate a completely zero-waste Christmas – even I would find that …
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What’s the Best Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth?
Walk into the supermarket and you’ll see shelves of toothpastes with fancy names—Sensitive Pro-Relief, Repair & Protect, Super Sensitive Pro Extra Special Sensitive… it gets confusing fast! The truth? Most sensitive toothpastes work in very similar ways. Here’s what you really need to know before choosing one. Why teeth get sensitive Your teeth have an …
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